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Medical Drug Dictionary & Encyclopedia

Our nurses at CarePathways.com would like to share their favorite links to a few exceptionally useful reference tools, which includes a Medical Dictionary, Prescription Drug and Supplements and Herbal Information, and a Medical Encyclopedia. We refer to these handy tools frequently and recommend adding this page to your favoriteâ€™s folder for your convenience. The Prescription Drug Dictionary offers a quick way to look up extensive prescription drug information on medications prescribed by your doctor. The Medical Dictionary is invaluable for learning the definitions of medical terms, answering your medical questions, understanding certain medical conditions and diseases, treatments, tests, and related medical symptoms.

Why is this medication prescribed?
How should this medicine be used?
Other uses for this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?

What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed?
In case of emergency/overdose
What other information should I know?
Brand names